After an Early Access period that lasted nearly a year and a half, the Hades 2 release date is now right around the corner. Fans who have been waiting for the 1.0 version to jump into the sequel do not have to wait much longer to start playing the full version of Hades 2.

Fighting enemies with Moonstone Axe and Witch’s Staff weapons in Hades 2
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With Hades 2 now in early access, players have been experimenting with the game's starting weapons, and have found that some are better than others.

Because the Hades 2 launch will be a global concurrent release across all platforms, depending on where you live in the world, the Hades 2 release date may differ. Follow this guide to learn the Hades 2 launch date and time, made easier with a list of common time zones to help players easily understand what time Hades 2 releases in their local time zone.

When Does Hades 2 Leave Early Access?

Hades 2 1.0 Launch Date & Time

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About a week after the game's 1.0 launch reveal during a Nintendo Direct, developer and publisher Supergiant Games announced that Hades 2 will release at 9 a.m. PDT on September 25, 2025.

The Hades 2 release time will be concurrent across the globe, meaning the game will go live in all time zones at the same time. No players will have access to the game earlier than others based on region (aside from the Hades 2 Early Access pre-launch build).

HADES II v1.0 arrives in less than one week!!🌒 It will be available worldwide at 9am PDT on Thursday, September 25, or your local time, on Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, Steam, and the Epic Games Store. — Supergiant Games (@supergiantgames.bsky.social) 2025-09-18T19:53:31.631Z

The game releases in the morning or afternoon for the Americas and Europe, but if you live in a region further east, you may have to wait until late at night on the 25th or the early morning of the 26th to play Hades 2 on launch.

What Platforms Will Hades 2 Be Available On?

Hades 2 will be available for Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. Though it will not be available on PlayStation or Xbox consoles on launch, there are plans to launch Hades 2 on these consoles in the future.

Hades 2 Release Time Chart

When Does Hades 2 Launch In Your Time Zone?

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To figure out the exact time Hades 2 releases in your area, convert 9 a.m. PDT to your region's local time zone. To more easily understand when Hades 2 launches into its 1.0 version in your local area, refer to the list of common time zones below, which lists the exact time Hades 2 releases across the globe.

If you live in the UTC+8 time zone or further east, Hades 2 will launch in the early hours of the morning on September 26, 2025 for you.

Timezone

Date

Local Time

PDT

Thursday, September 25

09:00 a.m.

MST

Thursday, September 25

10:00 a.m.

CDT

Thursday, September 25

11:00 a.m.

EDT

Thursday, September 25

12:00 p.m.

COT

Thursday, September 25

12:00 p.m.

BRT

Thursday, September 25

1:00 p.m.

BST

Thursday, September 25

5:00 p.m.

CEST

Thursday, September 25

6:00 p.m.

SAST

Thursday, September 25

6:00 p.m.

EEST

Thursday, September 25

7:00 p.m.

ADT

Thursday, September 25

7:00 p.m.

GST

Thursday, September 25

8:00 p.m.

UTC+7

Thursday, September 25

11:00 p.m.

HKG

Friday, September 26

12:00 a.m.

KST

Friday, September 26

1:00 a.m.

JST

Friday, September 26

1:00 a.m.

AEST

Friday, September 26

2:00 a.m.

NZDT

Friday, September 26

3:00 a.m.